If man can say that their lives is in chaos, how would you describe the life of a woman? It’s more than chaotic basing on her full daily schedule- from laundry, cooking, cleaning, working, and caring for the children, the husband, doing the grocery shopping and on and on. It is a life that is filled with stress but I’m not complaining. Thanks to my supportive family and music in my life. When I had so many things in my mind and don’t know where to start, I shut my eyes and listen to music- gospel songs and Christian music. These songs have a calming, contemplative, uplifting quality that’s great for stress reduction. When I’m stress, I turn on my ipod and listen to songs beautifully played on the piano or keyboards with orchestral backup, no vocals. So many times, I can use the music to add some soothing color to my drive to work.
Studies show that listening to classical music while eating causes people to eat less, savor their food more, digest more easily and attain other health benefits. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is one of my very favorites to savor over dinner. What’s yours?
When you’re the one doing the cooking in the house, it’s a must to have sharp knives . If you could find a kitchen knife that is sharp as diamond blades that could cut almost anything, then buy one! There is no greater hindrance to the person in the house who does the cooking than…
Its name is a bit misleading since it doesn’t have anything to do with boiled rice(kâaw dtôm), but this is perhaps one of the most recognizable Thai desserts around. Translated to “tied boiled rice” it’s actually bananas mixed with coconut cream and sticky rice (kâaw n?aw) which is wrapped and steamed inside banana leaves.
Aside from coffee, what else does give you quite the lift in the morning? I should say fresh flowers in the kitchen! The kitchen is one of the parts of your house where you mostly hang out early in the morning for some coffee and newspaper/magazine reading. It’s an important part of your house where…
A mug of Swiss Miss hot cocoa is now my perfect treat early in the working while I’m doing my reading and blogging. The chocolatey taste and its warmth is a great way to slow down and enjoy the breaking of dawn. Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate with Marshmallow cocoa mix is made with care in…
Early this morning, I cooked rice using our rice cooker. ALL of a sudden, I have this nostalgic feeling of my childhood days. I used to cook rice in an open fire and I used the kaldero , cast *aluminum* pot or looks like a small version of cauldron instead of a rice cooker. It’s…
Amidst the raging wind , hard rain and flood threat on New Year’s Eve, it didn’t dampen our spirit to celebrate it . Here’s what we’re able to serve: chicken lollipop, bihon, honey-lemon-dipped pork ribs, crispy pata, pizza, broccoli salad with orange and 2 quartz of Swensen’s icecream (not on photo) This serving is good…
Happy New Year! I can’t believe it took me so long to be back in here. Blame it to flood threat we have every now and then:( If I’m stress I can’t write right so better take a break from blogging world. But with a clear sky once again and receding of water from the…
Cookies, candy, chocolate, holiday yumminess- it’s everywhere you look (in your own house, in malls, food trade show display booth ) and we can’t hide from temptation! Thanks to a nutritionist in New York, NY, Lisa R. Young, R.D, she provided a handy (ha!) guide to indulging without overdoing it! Chocolates: Pick out three from…
Wishing you all the joys of the ChristMas and Holy-Day Season. As we celebrate this glorious time of the year, may Christ’s presence be very real to you. Warmest regards and wishing you God’s richest blessings for the New Year.
There are ton of ways that you can make some small changes and save more than you ever imagined at the grocery store. One of those ways is to make sure that you milk your coupon for all of the potential savings that are possible with it. That means you want to use your coupon…
If I got time , I love to host a simple, informal tea party with my family and friends every Sunday evening. Why? I just need to spend time with them, catching up how’s our week going, chatting away, laughing our heart’s out. Ain’t it great to have a moment with your families and friends…
It’s Father’s Day today in Thailand and everybody’s busy preparing something special for their fathers. Some treat their fathers for a trip abroad. Others give lavish gift like ngc gold eagle coins but for us it’s a simple celebration – hearty lunch in the house with my hubby’s favorite, broccoli salad! Broccoli salad is a…
Having trouble with your foggy wine glasses? Here are few things that you can do to prevent fogging and bring back the glorious sparkle and shine to foggy glasses that you remember from when they were first purchased. 1. Wash wine glasses by hand instead of washing it through your dishwasher. 2. Remember to use…
Last Saturday, my friends and I were having the best time of our lives- Mommy’s Day Out! It won’t be complete without the yummy food from the hotel’s restaurant. The following is just few of the choices we made on that day: My share for:
